Philippines - Children projects

In the shadow of the skycrapers

Amid skyscrapers, magnificent shopping malls and entertainment districts, Manila suffers from unprecedented poverty. Millions of children suffer from hunger, many die of malnutrition and disease. Others are left to fend for themselves and neglected, while their families scavenge for food and recyclable items on streets and garbage dumps.

We are countering this with three children projects.

In our daycare center in Tondo, we look after slum children while their parents work. We feed the malnourished kids. care for them and provide medical help. For young people, especially those who prostitute themselves, we provide food and the opportunity to shower.

The House of Hope in Antipolo is a home for young children aged 0 to 4 years. Here, orphans or "disposed" kids receive full care. Our goal is to find good adoptive parents for as many of them as possible. Those for whom adoptive parents cannot be found, find a place to stay in our children's home.

The Village of Hope children's home in Morong takes in children from the age of five. The name Village of Hope says it all: the home offers children hope and help for a comprehensive new start. They find a home in a loving, safe, and healthy environment where they are fed and cared for. Ideally, we can arrange adoption, but otherwise they need a good education and practical skills. We accompany them until they can independently master their lives after training or studies.

We work in close coordination with the local social authority.